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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.44, 17,041.68 and 3,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.44, 17,041.68 and 3,462.66 is: 5,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.44 : 17,041.68 = 3,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.44/17,041.68 = 3,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.44x = 17,041.68 × 3,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.44x = 59,009,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009,543.67/11,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.76

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